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Phys.org / Dinosaur dental fossils reveal bird-like parental care bonds

Baby dinosaurs were likely fed more nutritious food than their adult counterparts, a finding that could offer insights into their social evolution, suggests a new study. Paleontologists uncovered this finding by studying ...

May 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Malaria's hidden toll on children: Why survivors may struggle in school years later

A disease transmitted by the bite of a tiny insect—one that once devastated entire armies—remains among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2024 alone, there were 282 million cases of malaria reported and 610,000 deaths ...

May 9, 2026
Phys.org / Old bottles and battery acid can drive production of valuable industrial chemicals

Battery acid from old cars, with a little help from a catalyst, can give plastic waste a new purpose, using it to drive the production of useful chemicals, powered by sunlight alone. A recent study by researchers at the University ...

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Complex habitat crucial to brush-tailed rock-wallaby survival

Brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations have dwindled for more than a century due to historical hunting for the European fur trade and competition and predation from introduced species. New research shows terrain complexity ...

May 11, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient sea fossils indicate millipede and centipede ancestors evolved their legs while still underwater

The myriapoda group of arthropods includes the many-legged centipedes and millipedes that most people are familiar with. Although myriapods are all terrestrial creatures, researchers are unclear about when and how they evolved ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rewiring the urge to smoke: How targeted brain stimulation may help people to quit

For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of reward and the ability to resist.

May 11, 2026
Phys.org / The first direct observation of laser-created isolated hopfions

Over the past few decades, some physicists worldwide have been investigating unusual particle-like magnetic structures known as topological solitons. These structures could potentially be leveraged to develop new cutting-edge ...

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Publisher's first sustainable impact report showcases positive impact on society and the environment

Taylor & Francis has announced the release of its first sustainable impact report, "Publishing with purpose", highlighting its commitment to sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing.

May 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / New statement identifies critical gaps in the science guiding e-cigarette regulation

A new research statement published in the May 2026 issue of the journal CHEST, highlights significant gaps in the scientific evidence needed to effectively regulate electronic cigarettes (ECs) and protect public health. The ...

May 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out

Before he opened fire on the Florida State University campus last year, killing two people and wounding six others, Phoenix Ikner had a conversation.

May 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / 2 passengers, French and American, test positive for hantavirus after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman evacuated from a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus and her health worsened in the hospital overnight, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Monday.

May 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Microsoft boss 'proud' of profit-making OpenAI investment

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Monday he was "very proud" of his company's profitable early investment in OpenAI, as he took the stand in Elon Musk's blockbuster lawsuit against the leaders of the AI giant behind ChatGPT.

May 11, 2026